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Success and Challenges of AI and What's Next with Dr. Chakib Chraibi – Part Two

Dr. Chakib Chraibi, Chief Data Scientist and Acting Associate Director, Office of Data Services at NTIS shares his perspective on the success and challenges of artificial intelligence (AI) and other innovative technologies used within the Government space and shares a peek into the future in this very in-depth two-part interview. About Dr. Chakib Chraibi Chakib Chraibi is Chief Data Scientist and Acting Associate Director, Office of Data Services at NTIS. He provides data science and computer sc...

Mar 30, 2021•10 min

Success and Challenges of AI and What's Next with Dr. Chakib Chraibi – Part One

Mar 25, 2021•13 min

How Industry can Shape the Future of Telehealth

Karsten Russell-Wood and Cindy Gaines of Philips discuss systems of telehealth across care venues, from hospital to home, and focus on transitions of care and how things have changed since the early days of the pandemic. They also discuss how the community can help shape the future of telehealth. About Karsten Russell-Wood, Executive Director, Portfolio Management, Philips Karsten Russell-Wood is a Healthcare marketing professional with over 20 years of global product development and strategy ex...

Mar 23, 2021•9 min

Insight into the VA’s Digital Transformation Strategy An Excerpt from the Disruptive Tech Summit

During our recent Disruptive Tech Summit, Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Acting Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology and Chief Information Officer, Dominic Cussatt, shared an update on VA’s digital transformation strategy. Listen in to hear how VA is adapting and utilizing disruptive technologies as a force multiplier to scale and meet the needs of today’s Veterans through IT modernization, strategic sourcing, DevSecOps, and more! About Dominic Cussatt Mr. Dominic Cussatt ser...

Mar 22, 2021•11 min

How Stakeholders are Using the AI Playbook and Trends in AI in Federal Health IT

Swathi Young is an international keynote speaker, blogger, community builder and Chief Technology Officer who recently co-authored the AI Playbook, a framework of implementing AI solutions for the Federal Government. She is the founder of DC Emerging Technologies, a community of 2000+ members who meet regularly to discuss the trends in disruptive technologies. Here Swathi discusses What the AI Playbook is; how stakeholders in Federal Government use it; the top trends in AI in Federal Health IT; ...

Mar 19, 2021•12 min

IT Transformation and Strategy with a Former VA CIO

This podcast with former VA CIO LaVerne Council discusses what the Federal community needs to know about IT transformation and developing an effective IT strategy in the Federal Government with a view on the responsibility of the CIO to communicate, educate, and lead the organization through IT transformation; setting the tone and providing the air cover to enable transformation from the Sec/Dep Sec; and acquisition and procurement policies and practices to enable swift progress. About LaVerne C...

Mar 17, 2021•5 min

Insight into the VA’s Digital Transformation Strategy An Excerpt from the Disruptive Tech Summit

Mar 15, 2021•11 min

Total Procurement Makeover: Key Insights for Running Federal Digital Service Procurements

This podcast with two members of the Digital Services Coalition: Rohan Bhobe, CEO of Nava, and Natalie Kurz, Director of UX at Flexion, shares experiences and recommendations for running a successful Federal digital services procurement that works for Government, users, and vendors alike. About Natalie Kurz Natalie Kurz has spent the last 20 years helping to elevate digital experiences from the ordinary to the extraordinary. Her unique skill set bridges the gap between strategy and execution, ma...

Mar 15, 2021•22 min

Industry Strategies for Helping Government Advance the Healthcare Agenda in 2021

During this podcast with Harry Greenspun, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Partner at Guidehouse he discusses upcoming Industry trends and what strategies businesses should look to embrace as Government moves forward with Healthcare missions, including digital health; the strong getting stronger; risk and vulnerability in the virtual world. About Dr. Harry Greenspun Harry Greenspun, MD, is the Chief Medical Officer and a partner at Guidehouse, a global provider of consulting services. He works with...

Mar 12, 2021•12 min

Cloud: The Digital Front Door Key for Federal Agencies

In this episode of Keeping IT Brief, Susan Sharer speaks to Raymond Holder, the executive strategist and health technology leader, currently serving as Principal, U.S. Federal Healthcare at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Mr. Holder discusses how cloud technologies are helping Government agencies today. “During the COVID-19 outbreak, one telehealth agency saw an increase of 800 percent in telehealth business,” according to Mr. Holder. The digital front door is key. Listen as he and Susan dig deep int...

Mar 10, 2021•7 min

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